Freddie Freeman Takes Emergency Leave from Dodgers as Three-Year-Old Son in Los Angeles Diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently shared an important update regarding first baseman Freddie Freeman.

His three-year-old son, Maximus, is facing serious health issues.

During the All-Star break, Maximus began showing troubling symptoms, which led to a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

On Friday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the situation before the team’s game against the Oakland Athletics. “I hadn’t seen the post myself, but I did text Freddie yesterday,” Roberts mentioned.

“He said they’re feeling encouraged, so we’re all holding out hope and keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.”

Freddie Freeman’s Absence and Team Support

Freddie Freeman has been placed on the family emergency list and won’t be with the Dodgers for the upcoming series against the Athletics. Both Freeman and the team are focusing on his family during this challenging time.

Although Freeman is staying active, including taking swings and keeping fit, there’s no set date for his return.

Roberts noted, “I know Freddie is keeping up with his workouts, but I don’t expect him to play this weekend.”

Family’s Public Update on Maximus’s Health

Chelsea Freeman shared on Instagram that Maximus was rushed to the hospital following undisclosed health issues after the All-Star break. Freddie joined his family in the emergency room after a game against the San Francisco Giants.

On Thursday, the Freemans posted an update, revealing that Maximus had rapidly declined to full body paralysis.

“We’re grateful he got to the hospital in time for them to support his lungs,” the post said.

Freddie had to fly back from Houston urgently. Maximus is now fighting a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that usually starts in the lower body and can cause paralysis.

Support and Optimism from the Freeman Family

There are fewer than 20,000 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome in the U.S. each year, and it can often be treated with blood therapies. The Freeman family expressed that these days have been incredibly tough and frightening, but they’re optimistic about Maximus’s recovery.

“Maximus was taken off the ventilator yesterday, which is a huge step forward,” they said. “We believe in the power of prayer and have seen what feels like a miracle in his recovery.

Your continued prayers and support mean everything to us.”